Diseases MCQ Quiz – Part 3
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This Diseases MCQ Quiz helps aspirants revise important concepts related to types of diseases, their causes, symptoms, and prevention methods, which are frequently asked in competitive exams. Regular practice of disease-related MCQs improves conceptual understanding and helps candidates answer biology questions quickly and accurately.
GK Series – Biology – Diseases MCQ Quiz |
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| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Diseases |
| Part | 3 |
| Questions | 25 |
Who Should Attempt This Diseases MCQ Quiz?
This Diseases MCQ Quiz is useful for aspirants preparing for SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence, and other government job exams, where questions related to health and diseases are commonly asked in the General Knowledge section.
Topics Covered in This Diseases MCQ Quiz
This quiz includes MCQs based on important topics such as communicable and non-communicable diseases, viral, bacterial and parasitic diseases, deficiency diseases, vaccines, immunity, and basic prevention methods, along with other fundamental concepts related to human health and diseases.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Leprosy is caused by
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➤ Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
➤ It is also known as Hansen’s disease.Incorrect
➤ Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
➤ It is also known as Hansen’s disease. -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Leprosy mainly affects the
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➤ Leprosy mainly affects the skin and nerves.
➤ It causes skin lesions and numbness.Incorrect
➤ Leprosy mainly affects the skin and nerves.
➤ It causes skin lesions and numbness. -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Diphtheria is caused by
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➤ Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
➤ It affects the respiratory tract.Incorrect
➤ Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
➤ It affects the respiratory tract. -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Tetanus is caused by
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➤ Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani.
➤ Infection occurs through wounds.Incorrect
➤ Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani.
➤ Infection occurs through wounds. -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Tetanus is also known as
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➤ Tetanus causes severe muscle stiffness (lockjaw).
➤ The jaw becomes rigid and cannot open properly.Incorrect
➤ Tetanus causes severe muscle stiffness (lockjaw).
➤ The jaw becomes rigid and cannot open properly. -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Peptic ulcer is mainly caused by
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➤ Peptic ulcer is caused by Helicobacter pylori.
➤ It damages the stomach lining.Incorrect
➤ Peptic ulcer is caused by Helicobacter pylori.
➤ It damages the stomach lining. -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Acne is commonly caused by
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➤ Acne is caused by bacterial infection (Staphylococcus).
➤ It affects skin pores.Incorrect
➤ Acne is caused by bacterial infection (Staphylococcus).
➤ It affects skin pores. -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Whooping cough is caused by
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➤ Whooping cough is caused by Bordetella pertussis.
➤ It affects the respiratory tract.Incorrect
➤ Whooping cough is caused by Bordetella pertussis.
➤ It affects the respiratory tract. -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Bronchitis involves inflammation of
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➤ Bronchitis is inflammation of bronchial tubes.
➤ It affects air passage in lungs.Incorrect
➤ Bronchitis is inflammation of bronchial tubes.
➤ It affects air passage in lungs. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Bubonic plague is transmitted through
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➤ Bubonic plague spreads through infected flea bites.
➤ It causes swollen lymph nodes (buboes).Incorrect
➤ Bubonic plague spreads through infected flea bites.
➤ It causes swollen lymph nodes (buboes). -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Ringworm is caused by
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➤ Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin.
➤ It causes itchy, red circular rash.Incorrect
➤ Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin.
➤ It causes itchy, red circular rash. -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Athlete’s foot is a disease caused by
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➤ Athlete’s foot is caused by fungi.
➤ It affects the skin of the feet.Incorrect
➤ Athlete’s foot is caused by fungi.
➤ It affects the skin of the feet. -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Baldness due to infection is caused by
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➤ Baldness (tinea capitis) is caused by fungal infection.
➤ It leads to patchy hair loss.Incorrect
➤ Baldness (tinea capitis) is caused by fungal infection.
➤ It leads to patchy hair loss. -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Scabies is caused by
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➤ Scabies is caused by Sarcoptes scabiei (mite).
➤ It causes intense itching and skin rash.Incorrect
➤ Scabies is caused by Sarcoptes scabiei (mite).
➤ It causes intense itching and skin rash. -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Asthma can be triggered by
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➤ Fungal exposure can trigger asthma symptoms.
➤ It affects the respiratory system.Incorrect
➤ Fungal exposure can trigger asthma symptoms.
➤ It affects the respiratory system. -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Which of the following is NOT a fungal disease?
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➤ Cholera is a bacterial disease.
➤ Others listed are fungal infections.Incorrect
➤ Cholera is a bacterial disease.
➤ Others listed are fungal infections. -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Fungal infections mainly affect
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➤ Fungal diseases mainly affect skin, hair and nails.
➤ They spread through contact and moisture.Incorrect
➤ Fungal diseases mainly affect skin, hair and nails.
➤ They spread through contact and moisture. -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Which of the following is a parasitic skin disease?
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➤ Scabies is caused by a parasite (mite).
➤ It burrows into the skin and lays eggs.Incorrect
➤ Scabies is caused by a parasite (mite).
➤ It burrows into the skin and lays eggs. -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
The organism causing scabies belongs to
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➤ Sarcoptes scabiei is a mite (arthropod).
➤ It is a parasitic organism.Incorrect
➤ Sarcoptes scabiei is a mite (arthropod).
➤ It is a parasitic organism. -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Fungal diseases spread mainly through
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➤ Fungal infections spread through direct contact.
➤ Moist conditions help in their growth.Incorrect
➤ Fungal infections spread through direct contact.
➤ Moist conditions help in their growth. -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Malaria is caused by
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➤ Malaria is caused by protozoa (Plasmodium).
➤ It is transmitted by female Anopheles mosquito.Incorrect
➤ Malaria is caused by protozoa (Plasmodium).
➤ It is transmitted by female Anopheles mosquito. -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
The vector of malaria is
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➤ Female Anopheles mosquito transmits malaria.
➤ It carries the Plasmodium parasite.Incorrect
➤ Female Anopheles mosquito transmits malaria.
➤ It carries the Plasmodium parasite. -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
The drug used to treat malaria is
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➤ Quinine is used in treatment of malaria.
➤ It is obtained from cinchona tree bark.Incorrect
➤ Quinine is used in treatment of malaria.
➤ It is obtained from cinchona tree bark. -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Kala-azar is caused by
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➤ Kala-azar is caused by Leishmania (protozoa).
➤ It affects the spleen and skin.Incorrect
➤ Kala-azar is caused by Leishmania (protozoa).
➤ It affects the spleen and skin. -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
The vector of Kala-azar is
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➤ Kala-azar spreads through sandfly bites.
➤ It causes splenomegaly (enlarged spleen).Incorrect
➤ Kala-azar spreads through sandfly bites.
➤ It causes splenomegaly (enlarged spleen).